# Can the U.S. Shore Up its National Cybersecurity Defenses?

By Daniel Litwin · Published 2024-02-15 · Updated 2026-05-19 · Business Services on MarketScale
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> Government agencies face mounting pressure to close critical gaps in infrastructure protection amid escalating cyber threats

## Key points

- Critical infrastructure sectors remain vulnerable due to fragmented cybersecurity oversight and outdated systems.
- Federal agencies face workforce shortages and budget constraints that limit their ability to respond to evolving threats.
- A coordinated national strategy—spanning public and private sectors—is seen as essential to improving cyber resilience.

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In an era where cyber threats loom larger and more sophisticated, the [urgency to bolster national cybersecurity defenses](https://marketscale.com/industries/software-and-technology/guidelines-to-guardrails-america-iron-clad-cybersecurity-standards/) has never been more critical. With government watchdogs highlighting [gaps in performance measures](https://cyberscoop.com/gao-national-cybersecurity-strategy/) and cost assessments, and recent breaches underscoring vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, the stakes are high. How can the U.S. align its cybersecurity strategies across various stakeholders to effectively counter the evolving threat landscape?

**Experts Talk**, hosted by [Daniel Litwin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyjlitwin/), the Voice of B2B at [MarketScale](https://marketscale.com/), dives into this pressing issue with a panel of seasoned professionals: **Stevan Bernard**, **Dr. Jude Ejiobi**, **John Petrozzelli**, and **Krista Macomber**. The episode explores the readiness of the U.S. national cybersecurity ecosystem to align strategies to strengthen cybersecurity defenses.

1. Gap in Performance Measures and Costs: The discussion highlights the lack of outcome-oriented performance measures and detailed cost assessments in current national cybersecurity strategies.
2. Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape: The panelists discuss how digitalization, cloud computing, and Industry 4.0 are expanding the cybersecurity attack surface.
3. Strategies for Improvement: The conversation covers the need for national metrics, the importance of regulatory oversight, and the role of frameworks like NIST and Zero Trust in setting cybersecurity standards.

### About the Speakers

[**Stevan Bernard**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevan-bernard-cfe/) is a Global Protection Professional and Cybersecurity Educator with **BG LLC**, known for his extensive experience in protecting corporate assets worldwide.

[**Dr. Jude Ejiobi**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jude-ejiobi-ph-d-6100a612/) is a Cybersecurity Researcher and MSM Program Director at the [University of Houston Downtown](https://www.uhd.edu/academics/business/graduate-programs/master-security-management/cybersecurity-graduate-certificate.aspx), with a focus on developing effective cybersecurity metrics.

[**John Petrozzelli**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-petrozzelli/) serves as the Director at [MassCyberCenter](https://masscybercenter.org/), specializing in securing assets, combating ransomware, and providing strategic security guidance on enterprise-wide projects.

[**Krista Macomber**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-macomber/) is a Research Director at [The Futurum Group](https://futurumgroup.com/), specializing in data security, protection, and management strategies, particularly within multi-cloud environments.

Tags: cybersecurity strategies, Daniel Litwin, Dr. Jude Ejiobi, Experts Talk, John Petrozzelli, Krista Macomber, Stevan Bernard

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